Oriental Darter vs Australasian Darter

Anhinga melanogaster comparé à Anhinga novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Oriental Darter Australasian Darter
Nom scientifique Anhinga melanogaster Anhinga novaehollandiae
Ordre Suliformes Suliformes
Famille Anhingidae Anhingidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 68,4 cm (26.9 in) 70,6 cm (27.8 in)
Poids 1436,5 g (50.67 oz) 1612,1666666666667 g (56.87 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-6 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Oriental Darter only

Aucun(e)

Australasian Darter only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Oriental Darter

Least Concern

Australasian Darter

About These Birds

Oriental Darter

85–97 cm. Dark brown and black with white streaking; long neck and sharp bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia to East Africa in freshwater and estuarine habitats. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss and hunting. Spears fish underwater; colonial breeder.

Australasian Darter

86–94 cm. Black and dark brown with white wing spots; long snake-like neck; dagger bill. Ranges across Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands in freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal wetlands. Dives to spear fish; must dry wings after diving. Partially migratory.

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